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The steps provided on the following pages are suggestions only. They may need to be modified based on specific circumstances. No guidelines can take the place of good judgement of the personnel attending to the situation in that moment. Please note that any instructions given by emergency personnel should override any suggestions offered here. 

A child or adult participant may suffer an injury or be involved in an emergency situation while in our care despite our best prevention efforts. Emergency situations are typically one of four types:

  • Suspected or Known Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Individual
  • Injury or Medical Emergency Involving a Vulnerable Individual 
  • Lost or Missing Vulnerable Individual 
  • Other Emergency Situations or Imminent Danger Relating to the Safety of Vulnerable Persons

The Salvation Army has a sacred responsibility to all parties in an incident or emergency situation: the victim, the parents, and the organization itself (including its personnel).

Each unit should have a pre-established emergency plan. Drills should be carried out regularly. The links below will take you to our suggested steps for each type of emergency. 

Here are some general guidelines for responding to an emergency:

  • Call 9-1-1 immediately if necessary

  • Ensure scene is safe and any evidence is kept in tact.

  • Inform Corps Officer/Supervisor immediately.

  • Complete an online incident report form (link below).

  • Notify other necessary parties such as Chesterfield, Risk Management, and/or BGCA.

  • Keep key participants informed and provide pastoral care for all involved as needed.

  • Respect privacy and confidentiality.

  • Provide tangible assistance as appropriate.

  • Instruct everyone in the unit to avoid commenting to media and outside parties. Refer questions to designated spokesperson who has been appointed by The Salvation Army.

Click here to complete a Safe From Harm Online Incident Report Form

Reported or Observed Child or Vulnerable Adult Maltreatment

  

Physical Injury or Medical Emergency

Lost or Missing Minor

Imminent Danger

Inclement Weather

Fire